LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISMThe heartland of southern Africa – development is about people!

2015

ICT YOUTH CONFERENCE

Mr Veli Bhengu

Product Manager: Broadband Services

March 2015

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Agenda

1. Introduction

2. Fixed vs Mobile Broadband

3. Challenges to Implement ICT and Broadband Strategies

4. Digitalisation of Government Services

5. Conclusion

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Introduction

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1. Over 2.7 billion people are using the Internet, which corresponds to 39%

of the world’s population.

2. In the developing world, 31% of the population is online, compared with

77% in the developed world.

3. Europe is the region with the highest Internet penetration rate in the world

(75%), followed by the Americas (61%).

4. In Africa, 16% of people are using the Internet – only half the penetration

rate of Asia and the Pacific.

Introduction cont...

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Fixed vs Mobile Broadband

1. Both Fixed and mobile show 6x growth in 5 years to 2018

2. Mobile usage remains substantially lower than fixed usage

3. Bandwidth intensive applications (volume and latency) such as gaming, file

sharing and storage dominates fixed Broadband

4. Mobile broadband usage is driven by video content, ad hoc browsing and social

media

5. Average fixed usage in 2011 was 21GB across operators – this is expected to

grow to 69GB pm in 2018 – dominated by Fixed services

6. Comparably, LTE bundles are shown with much lower volumes

7. Akamai suggests average usage of 9GB pm over mobile services

Source: Armstrong (mybroadband :2013)

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Fixed vs Mobile Cont...

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Challenges to Implement ICT and Broadband Strategies

1. Computer illiteracy and the lack of ICT infrastructure are widely recognized

as an increasingly powerful obstacle to the economic, civic and political

development of Africa.

2. Growth is often hindered by the lack of infrastructure and skills the transition

to the knowledge-based economy is accelerating, the gap between Africa

and the rest of the world has continued to widen.

3. Geographical challenges:

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Challenges to Implement ICT: Economic vs Geographic

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Challenges to Implement ICT: Impact of Changing Data Profiles

Source: Telkom Internal

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Digitalisation

1. Digitalization megatrends such as internet, the internet of things and big

data and digital innovations are creating development opportunities faster

than ever.

2. Digital is a crucial driver for decent work, growth and well-being, and is

having a profound impact across all sectors.

3. The internet and digital technologies can and will boost economic, social

and political development.

4. Information technology is a formidable enabler of freedoms.

5. The ultimate goal of the SDGs is to enable individuals, organizations,

communities and people to achieve their full potential. They do so by

promoting their sustainable development and improving their quality of life.

6. If we want people-centred, inclusive and development-oriented information

societies, where all have access to digital technologies, where everyone

can create, access, utilize and share information of their choice –

Digitalisation is the Answer.

Source: De Sousa: 2015

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Digitization Cont...

Citizens:

1. Citizens need to be familiar with how government is organised before they

know where to look for information and who to contact for assistance.

Government:

1. Every government puts a tremendous amount of effort into simplifying

processes and better serving its citizens.

2. Technologies or systems used by different government entities have different

capabilities.

3. This makes the adoption of new technologies such as digital difficult.Source: De Sousa: 2015

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The Platform Approach

Digital Platform provides the user with a simple, consistent, friendly 24/7

capability to engage with government, while government benefits from the ability

to provide access to information and services from across government,

Source: De Sousa: 2015

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Conclusion

1. Fixed (ADSL, VDSL & FTTH/B and Mobile (3G, LTE, Satellite) are

complementary services

2. Telkom’s strategy is to transform into a service centric operator

enabling the whole ecosystem with converged solutions.

3. Telkom Internet has accordingly adapted its operating model.

4. Ability to tailor customer experience and performance commitment.

5. Improved access speeds and ISP quality.

6. Ultimately, Telkom is a One Stop Solution provider.

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